It’s the Athletics versus the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium on May 21, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 9:38 PM ET
- Location: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA
- TV Channels: MLB Network®, NBC Sports California, Angels Broadcast TV (ABTV)
- Streaming: Athletics – MLB.TV, Los Angeles Angels – MLB.TV
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels on May 21, 2026
You can watch the Los Angeles Angels take on the Athletics live on DIRECTV on Athletics – MLB.TV, Los Angeles Angels – MLB.TV, MLB Network®, NBC Sports California, ABTV on May 21, 2026 at 9:38 PM ET.
Athletics (25-24) at Los Angeles Angels (17-33) — Game Preview
The Athletics head to Angel Stadium to face a Los Angeles club sitting at 17-33 and 16 games under .500, with the visiting side carrying the better team line on both sides of the ball at 25-24. The Athletics have hit .251 as a team against the Angels’ .224, while also posting a 4.32 team ERA next to a Los Angeles staff sitting at 4.99. The pitching matchup tilts toward the home side, where José Soriano (6-3, 2.41 ERA, 1.07 WHIP) goes against Luis Severino (2-5, 4.45 ERA, 1.57 WHIP). Shea Langeliers powers the visiting lineup from behind the plate, hitting .322 with 12 home runs, 27 RBIs and a .578 slugging mark. Mike Trout leads the Angels with 12 home runs while hitting .231, giving Los Angeles its primary power source in a lineup that has scored 199 runs. Nick Kurtz also gives the Athletics another run producer at first base, with 35 RBIs and a .277 average through the early going.
Regional Coverage
NBC Sports California, ABTV
National TV
MLB Network®
Streaming
Athletics – MLB.TV, Los Angeles Angels – MLB.TV
League Packages
MLB Extra Innings®
What Time is the Los Angeles Angels vs. Athletics Game Today?
The Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels game starts at 9:38 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels?
You can watch Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels on Athletics – MLB.TV, Los Angeles Angels – MLB.TV, MLB Network®, your local regional sports network, NBC Sports California, ABTV and MLB Extra Innings®.
Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels Channel on DIRECTV
NBC Sports California (Channel 698), ABTV (Channel 692)
Players to Watch: Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels
Athletics
Shea Langeliers — C. Langeliers is hitting .322 with 12 home runs, 27 RBIs and a .578 slugging mark, giving the Athletics a strong contact-and-power threat from behind the plate. His .394 on-base percentage is the highest among the team’s regular bats in this matchup.
Nick Kurtz — 1B. Kurtz leads the Athletics with 35 RBIs while hitting .277 with eight home runs as the lineup’s primary run producer at first base. The RBI total is the team-high and anchors a lineup that has scored 221 runs.
Luis Severino — SP. Severino is scheduled to start for the Athletics with a 2-5 record, 4.45 ERA and 54 strikeouts. He’ll look to keep traffic off the bases after posting a 1.57 WHIP through his early-season starts.
Los Angeles Angels
Mike Trout — CF. Trout leads the Angels with 12 home runs and 25 RBIs while hitting .231 from center field. The home-run total is the team-high in a lineup that has hit 57 long balls overall.
Jorge Soler — DH. Soler has 30 RBIs and nine home runs while hitting .213, slotting in as the designated hitter who pairs his power production with a quiet average. The RBI count is the Angels lineup’s high mark in this matchup.
José Soriano — SP. Soriano takes the ball tonight with a 2.41 ERA, six wins and 67 strikeouts on the year; he has been one of the Angels’ most effective starters. The 1.07 WHIP is the lowest among the pitchers named in this preview.
Injury Report: Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels
Athletics
Gunnar Hoglund (SP) — 60-Day-IL
Max Muncy (3B) — 10-Day-IL
Denzel Clarke (CF) — 10-Day-IL
Jacob Wilson (SS) — 10-Day-IL
Brooks Kriske (RP) — 15-Day-IL
Los Angeles Angels
Yusei Kikuchi (SP) — 15-Day-IL
Travis d’Arnaud (C) — 10-Day-IL
Drew Pomeranz (RP) — 15-Day-IL
Ben Joyce (RP) — 60-Day-IL
Robert Stephenson (RP) — 60-Day-IL
Anthony Rendon (3B) — 60-Day-IL
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